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    • Home
    • About Us
    • Rats
      • Rat Care Guide
      • Our Girls
      • Our Boys
      • Nursery
      • Past Litters 2022
      • Past Litters 2021
      • Past Litters 2020
      • Planned Litters
      • Rat Colors & Markings
      • Safe/Unsafe Foods
    • Mice
      • Mice Care Guide
      • Mouse Varieties
      • Available Mice
      • Past Litters
      • Safe/Unsafe Foods
    • Exotics
      • Syrian Hamsters
      • African Soft-furs
    • Adoption
      • How to Adopt
      • Adoption Fees
      • Adoption Application
    • Additional Info
      • Bin Cages
      • Quarantine Procedure
      • Useful Links
      • Zoonosis
      • Introducing New Rats
      • Rat Behavior
      • Cohabiting Mice & ASF
    • Contact Us
    • Blog

(910) 547-6249 Call or Text

Rocky Point Rattery
  • Home
  • About Us
  • Rats
    • Rat Care Guide
    • Our Girls
    • Our Boys
    • Nursery
    • Past Litters 2022
    • Past Litters 2021
    • Past Litters 2020
    • Planned Litters
    • Rat Colors & Markings
    • Safe/Unsafe Foods
  • Mice
    • Mice Care Guide
    • Mouse Varieties
    • Available Mice
    • Past Litters
    • Safe/Unsafe Foods
  • Exotics
    • Syrian Hamsters
    • African Soft-furs
  • Adoption
    • How to Adopt
    • Adoption Fees
    • Adoption Application
  • Additional Info
    • Bin Cages
    • Quarantine Procedure
    • Useful Links
    • Zoonosis
    • Introducing New Rats
    • Rat Behavior
    • Cohabiting Mice & ASF
  • Contact Us
  • Blog

Quarantine Procedure for New Pets

Rats in a cage

Why Quarantine?

Any time you are introducing new animals, or returning animals that have had exposure to other rodents (e.g. shows, breeding, or returned adoptions) it is important to isolate them from your existing pets to closely monitor their health and reduce the chances of infecting your animals.

How Long?

The absolute minimum time for quarantine is two weeks as that is the time period during which most contagious diseases will present symptoms. However, we recommend a quarantine period of 3 weeks since external parasites can take this long to become apparent.

Where Should I Quarantine?

The best solution for quarantine is to keep your animals at two different facilities, or areas that do not share an air supply (i.e. a friend or family member's house). Since this is unrealistic for most people, we recommend keeping your animals separated as far apart as possible in your house. 

How to Prevent Cross-Contamination

Ideally, two different people would care for each group of animals. If this is not an option, we recommend wearing gloves if possible. Always take care of your original animals first and thoroughly wash your hands in between. Changing your clothes would also help.


It is also recommended to keep any food or bedding completely separated.

Signs of Illness

During quarantine you should closely monitor your animals. Signs of illness can include, but are not limited to, ocular or nasal discharge, lack of appetite, lethargy, diarrhea, hair loss, skin lesions, sneezing, labored breathing, head tilt, weight loss, and visual identification of parasites such as lice or nits.

What to Do if You Notice Signs of Illness

Immediately consult your veterinarian for proper treatment. Once your pet has seen the veterinarian it is also advisable to contact your breeder to let them know of any potential problems.

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